Draft Statement of Requirements (SOR) Vex Air Drone.pdf
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This Draft Statement of Requirement (SOR) details specifications for VEX AIR Competition Drone Bundles to be procured for the Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) program. Each bundle must include a comprehensive set of equipment such as a VEX AIR drone, drone controller, multiple modules (passive, motorized, magnetic), batteries, communication headset, extra propeller sets, USB cables, and AC adapters. The drone specifications include technical requirements like being Section 889 compliant, weighing less than 249g, using 7.4V Li-Po battery, and featuring brushless DC motors with 360° enclosed propeller ducts.
The drone bundle offers advanced capabilities including forward and downward cameras, optical detection for color and April tags, obstacle avoidance, dual-band connectivity, coding compatibility with VEX code Blocks/Switch/Python, and cross-platform compatibility. The contractor is required to provide OEM warranties, brand new items, and train AFJROTC instructors on curriculum delivery, assembly, coding, and operation. Delivery terms mandate shipments be initiated within five business days of order, with the overall goal of supporting AFJROTC's mission to develop character-driven citizens through a tiered drone education program that enhances STEM proficiency and cadet engagement.
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“Draft” Statement of Requirement (SOR)
AFJROTC VEX AIR Competition Drone Bundle
1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this Statement of Requirements (SOR) is to define the requirements for procurement and delivery of VEX AIR Competition Drone Bundles in support of the Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) mission to “develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.
AFJROTC uses a tiered drone education program to strengthen cadet recruitment, engagement, and STEM proficiency. The VEX AIR platform serves as the second tier, delivering competitive, hands-on training capabilities.
1.1 Each bundle shall include:
1.1.1VEX AIR Welcome Kit (team registration included) 1.1.2VEX AIR Drone
1.1.3VEX AIR Drone Controller
1.1.4 Module 1 – Passive
1.1.5 Module 2 – Motorized
1.1.6 Module 3 – Magnetic
1.1.7 Two (2) High-Capacity Batteries
1.1.8 Two (2) Low-Capacity Batteries
1.1.9 Communication Headset
1.1.10 Extra Propeller Set A (qty 4) – two sets
1.1.11 Extra Propeller Set B (qty 4) – two sets
1.1.12 USB-A to USB-C Cable (1 m) – one pack
1.1.13 USB-A to USB-C Cable (300 mm) – four pack
1.1.14 AC to USB-A Adapter (1-port, 15 W) – one unit
1.1.15 AC to USB-A Adapter (4-port, 48 W) – one unit
1.2 Technical Specifications
1.2.1 Drone Physical Characteristics
1.2.2 Section 889 compliant
1.2.3 190 mm (L) × 220 mm (W)
1.2.4 Less than or equal to 249 g weight
1.2.5 7.4 V Li-Po battery
1.2.6 Brushless DC motors
1.2.7 360° enclosed propeller ducts
1.3 Electronics
1.3.1 Forward and downward cameras
1.3.2 Optical detection: Color and April Tags
1.3.3 Gyroscopes, accelerometer, rangefinder, obstacle avoidance
1.3.4 Dual Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB
1.3.5 2 GB internal storage
1.3.6 Firmware verification
1.4 Controller
1.4.1 Dual joysticks, configurable buttons
1.4.2 5” LCD with live feed and telemetry
1.4.3 Dual Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB
1.4.4 Integrated audio feedback
1.5 Coding Capability
1.5.1 VEX code Blocks, Switch, Python
1.5.2 Visual Studio Code extension
1.5.3 Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Tablet, Browser compatible
1.6 Modules
1.6.1 Passive, motorized, and magnetic object interaction
1.7 Curriculum & Support
1.7.1 Instructional resources and professional development
1.7.2 OEM documentation
1.8 Delivery
1.8.1 Shipments initiated within five (5) business days of order
1.8.2 Addresses may change with program expansions/closures
1.9 Training
The Contractor shall train AFJROTC instructors on curriculum delivery, assembly, coding, and operation.
2.0 Warranty
2.0.1 The contractor shall provide any Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standard commercial warranty applicable to the products being purchased at no additional cost to the Government.
2.0.2 Prior to project acceptance, the contractor shall provide the customer with all manufacturer warranties as needed for any component incorporated into this project such as equipment manuals, literature, CDs and DVDs and other documentation on all equipment and software.
2.0.3 Prior to project acceptance, the contractor shall provide written procedures, points of contact within company, and required information for all warranty services prior to project acceptance. This information shall include written confirmation of the warranty period, phone numbers and contact information/procedures for technical support, troubleshooting assistance, and replacement of faulty equipment and software
3.0 General Information
3.0.1 ITEMS MUST BE BRAND NEW. REFURBISHED ITEMS ARE NOT
AUTHORIZED.
| 1.0 Purpose |
| 1.1 Each bundle shall include: |
| 1.2 Technical Specifications |
| 1.2.1 Drone Physical Characteristics |
| 1.3 Electronics |
| 1.4 Controller |
| 1.5 Coding Capability |
| 1.6 Modules |
| 1.7 Curriculum & Support |
| 1.8 Delivery |
| 1.9 Training |
| 2.0 Warranty |
3.0 General Information
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